In
December 2020, disaster struck Sosola Primary School. Severe storms, heavy
rains, and destructive winds ripped the roofs off two major classroom
blocks. The structural damage created an immediate educational crisis. With no
alternative indoor facilities available, 120 learners were forced to
learn outdoors under a tree exposing the children to harsh weather conditions. To
resolve this crisis, the Friends of Malawi funded a comprehensive one-year
emergency rehabilitation project throughout 2021. The project focused on
rebuilding resilient infrastructure to withstand future climate shocks. Team
members completely replaced the damaged roof trusses, secured high-grade iron
sheeting, and reinforced the structural integrity of both classroom blocks.
Due to this vital intervention, 120 children returned to safe, dry, and
permanent learning environments, ensuring uninterrupted education for the
community.